Merck Animal Health Completes Acquisition of Elanco’s Aqua Business

July 18, 2024 Merck Animal Health

As a result of the acquisition, Merck Animal Health now owns innovative products such as CLYNAV®, a new generation DNA-based vaccine that protects Atlantic salmon against pancreas disease and IMVIXA®, an anti-parasitic sea lice treatment and water treatment products for warm water production, complementing Merck Animal Health’s vaccine portfolio.

Generation Food Rural Partners Launches Bayou Best Foods to Enable Sustainable Seafood Options, Appoints CEO

July 18, 2024 Bayou Best Foods, Inc.

Bayou Best has been launched to commercialize a portfolio of proven intellectual property that supports a truly sustainable, animal-free solution to the seafood industry while delivering great tasting solutions for customers. Bayou Best will have an initial focus on shrimp with plans to extend into adjacent categories. In 2023, the global shrimp market size was $40.35 billion and is projected to grow to $74.24 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 7.09% during the 2024-2032 period.

Diestel Family Ranch Becomes First Certified Regenified Turkey Brand

July 18, 2024 Diestel Family Ranch

Diestel Family Ranch, the family-owned U.S.-based producer of sustainably raised turkeys, announced it has become the first turkey producer to achieve Regenified™ certification, a global leader in regenerative agriculture verification. Regenified’s seal is the first third-party regenerative program to be recognized and accepted by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services for single and multi-ingredient products. As part of this certification, Diestel sourced more than 650 tons of Certified Regenified™ corn earlier this spring.

HilverdaFlorist and Aris-Green Leaf Plants Strengthen Cooperation for Potted Dianthus in North America

July 18, 2024 HilverdaFlorist

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for HilverdaFlorist as it transitions the production and sales of its renowned potted Dianthus series to Aris-Green Leaf Plants. Known for their reliability and high-quality production, Aris-Green Leaf Plants has been a trusted partner for the Dianthus Flow® series and will now extend their expertise to the entire potted Dianthus range.

Hoffman Nursery Inc. Announces New Perennial Line and Green Infrastructure Collection

July 18, 2024 Hoffman Nursery, Inc.

Hoffman Nursery is pleased to announce the Green Infrastructure Collection. This collection includes their existing Grass Solutions line and the new Perennial Solutions line, which features 18 flowering perennials. The thoughtfully curated plant selections in the Green Infrastructure Collection are designed to improve water quality, reduce water quantity, and provide significant ecosystem services, aesthetic value, and human health and well-being benefits.